06/18/2026
Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
Yield: 1 standard 9×5-inch loaf (10–12 slices)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 60–70 minutes
Ingredients
Cake Batter
2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
½ cup (120 g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Lemon Syrup (Optional but Recommended)
¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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Lemon Glaze
2 cups (240 g) icing sugar
3–4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Decoration
Thin lemon slices
Fresh lemon zest
White chocolate curls (optional)
Mint leaves (optional)
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